SPRNCA LUCKY HILLS HERBICIDE 25
Overview
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Set Aside
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Arizona State Office, is soliciting proposals for herbicide application services within the San Pedro National Conservation Area (SPRNCA) Lucky Hills Allotment in Cochise County, Arizona. This 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires the application of Tebuthiuron herbicide across approximately 2,744 acres to reduce shrub cover and enhance perennial grass. Quotes are due by February 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM MDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for applying Tebuthiuron (Spike 20P) at a rate of 1.65 – 2.5 lb/acre, including providing, transporting, storing, and disposing of the herbicide and containers. All applications must adhere to label specifications and federal, state, and local regulations. Key requirements include using equipment capable of even distribution and preventing blow-out, calibrating equipment, and utilizing GPS/ARC/INFO compatible navigation with Differentially Corrected Global Positioning System (DGPS) for tracking (accuracy within 5 meters). Deliverables include Pesticide Application Records (PARs) and ESRI ARCGIS shapefiles of treated areas. The total project area is approximately 4,909 acres, with 2,744 acres designated for treatment across three units (1008, 455, and 1281 acres).
Contract Details
This is a Firm Fixed Price contract, solicited under FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures). The Period of Performance is from February 13, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with herbicide application occurring between October 1 and March 31. The NAICS Code is 115310 (Other Support Activities for Forestry) with a Size Standard of $34 million.
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit a Technical Statement detailing their plan for survey work, schedule, tasks, and methodologies for herbicide treatment. Additionally, three current references (completed within the past three years) for similar projects, including contact information, and a comprehensive Price breakdown are required. Incomplete packages may be considered nonresponsive.
Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical Approach, Past Experience, Past Performance, and Total Price. Technical and Past Experience will be rated as acceptable or unacceptable. Past Performance will be rated as Excellent, Acceptable, No, or Unknown Confidence. The contract will be awarded to the offeror whose quote represents the best value and the lowest evaluated price among proposals meeting acceptability standards for non-cost factors.
Key Dates & Contact
- Questions Due: January 28, 2026, by 12:00 PM MDT (email to rhenriques@blm.gov)
- Quotes Due: February 6, 2026, by 12:00 PM MDT (electronically to rhenriques@blm.gov)
- Primary Contact: Rachel Henriques (rhenriques@blm.gov, 602-856-6584)
Important Notes
Offerors must ensure their Representations and Certifications are current in SAM. A Wage Determination for Cochise County, Arizona (under the Service Contract Act) is incorporated, which bidders must use for labor cost calculations. No site visit will be conducted prior to award; offerors may visit the site at their discretion.